TIME: 5.5 minutes

TEACHER PREP: None.

WHAT STUDENTS NEED: Nothing

OBJECTIVE: Students will practice lengthening their exhales to activate their parasympathetic nervous system.

Protip: At the end of each lesson, students get the opportunity to debrief the tool they just experienced. Each debrief starts with the prompt, “Raise your hand if you liked this tool.” For the general population, “raise your hand” works; however, since it is not all-inclusive, it may be necessary to offer an alternative phrase in case there is a student who is not able to raise their hand, like “nod your head” or “raise your eyebrows.” You know your students best, so please adjust your language accordingly!